New Delhi: Kumbalangi is a scenic island village located on the outskirts of Kochi in Kerala’s Ernakulam district. Recognised as India’s first model eco-tourism village, it offers travellers a chance to experience rural life shaped by backwaters, mangrove forests and age-old fishing traditions. Away from crowded tourist hubs, Kumbalangi presents a slower, more immersive way to explore Kerala. Historically, Kumbalangi has been a fishing and farming settlement, known for Chinese fishing nets introduced centuries ago, along with coir-making and pottery practices.

The village is also associated with natural wonders such as Kavaru, a rare bioluminescence phenomenon visible from March to April season. Popular culture further spotlighted the village through the Malayalam film Kumbalangi Nights, bringing attention to its authentic setting and community........

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